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Ceramic Acetabular Cup - EP3606474

The patent EP3606474 was granted to Matortho on Jun 21, 2023. The application was originally filed on May 8, 2018 under application number EP18786379A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3606474

MATORTHO
Application Number
EP18786379A
Filing Date
May 8, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 19, 2023
Grant Date
Jun 21, 2023
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